Macchiato vs Cortado
A macchiato is espresso with just a spoonful of foam. A cortado is espresso cut with an equal amount of warm milk. The macchiato tastes more of coffee; the cortado is milder and creamier.
| Macchiato | Cortado | |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | ||
| What it is | Espresso with just a spoonful of foam | Espresso cut with an equal amount of warm milk |
| In the cup | Espresso + Milk foam | Espresso + Steamed milk |
| Coffee strength | ||
| Milk | A dash | Equal to coffee |
| Caffeine | ~120 mg | ~120 mg |
| Size | 40–60 ml | 90–120 ml |
| Served | Hot | Hot |
| From | Italy / café classic | Spain |
| Make it | A single or double shot 'stained' with a spoonful of milk foam. | Double shot plus an equal amount of warm, lightly textured milk. |
| Beans | Best beans → | Best beans → |
Beans for a macchiato
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Tulum Coffee · ★ 5.0 (11)
Pulneys - Dark Roast - Cacao Nibs
Cold Brew Farm · Pulney Hills
Chocolate · Caramel & sweet
₹242 /100 g
Beans for a cortado
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Bitter Waters Coffee
Berry Me Softly ( SCA 88.25 )
Ratnagiri Estate
raspberry tartness, caramel
₹1,025
Bean By Nation
Vulcan Natural - Sumatra Gayo (Light - Medium Roast)
Indonesia
black grape, ripe plum, brown sugar
₹1,199 /100 g
Rossette Coffee
ETHIOPIA- GUJI URAGA FARM ORGANIC NATURALS G1 (SCA 88+)
Ethiopia
lavender, bergamot, blueberry, red berries
₹1,000 /100 g
